Qualitative study of oncologists' perceptions on the US Food and Drug Administration approval status and clinical practice guidelines and their impact on local practice patterns in India.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

How the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval status and international cancer care guidelines influence the practice of oncology in low-and-middle-income countries like India has not been studied so far. We aimed to study how oncologists in India perceive drug approval status and guideline recommendations for their own clinical practice.

Methods and analysis

The study followed qualitative research design, incorporating semistructured interviews. The participants were qualified medical oncologists in India representing a wide range of geographical regions, including East, West, North and Southern India. Data were collected using a semistructured interview schedule. In-depth qualitative interviews were undertaken, and all interviews were transcribed verbatim

SUBMITTER: Datta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551476 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature